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प्रश्न
The following diagram shows a three pin socket marked as 1, 2 and 3.

- Identify and write live (L) neutral (N) and earth (E) against the correct number.
- To which part of the appliance is the terminal 1 connected?
- To which wire joined to 2 or 3, is the fuse connected?
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उत्तर
- 1 – Earth, 2 – Neutral, 3 – Live
- Terminal 1 is connected to the outer metallic case of the appliance.
- The fuse is connected to live wire joined to 3 so that in case of excessive flow of current, the fuse melts first and breaks down the circuit to protect appliances.
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